7 Black-Led Activists Groups to Pay Attention to (and support) this Election Season
Below are 7 black-led organizations that focus on activities to increase voter registration, education, and engagement by focusing on the issues that affect underserved populations. Nicholas Buckingham, who is the Campaign Director and one of four founding members of Michigan Liberation says, “Those who are the closest to the problem are also closest to the solution, but farthest from resources and power.”
Not so long ago – Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
America has lost two of its most endeared trailblazers over the last few weeks, Betty White and Sidney Poitier. At ages 99 and 94, respectively, we weren’t ready for their […]
Juneteenth Conversations
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is celebrated throughout the nation and as a state holiday in Michigan. This uniquely American holiday commemorates […]
Reenvisioning Justice
Today was a historic moment for our nation. Garry Brown, Tennessee District Attorney, announced that he has re-opened the investigation into the 1940 murder of whom some have identified as […]
Gratitude Leftovers – Part II
A Belated Happy Birthday to Elbert Williams
Ann Arbor Speaks Out
05/18/2015 (Repost) Open Letter to the Ann Arbor Human Rights Commission On Nov. 10, 2014 Aura Rosser, a local African American artist and mother of three, was shot and killed by […]
Family, supporters make call to action in light of recent deaths in Ypsilanti (WITH PHOTO GALLERY)
Washtenaw Now newsMonday, July 07, 2014 By Leslie McGrawSpecial to The Ypsilanti Courier YPSILANTI — More than two dozen people gathered in the parking lot of Parkridge Community Center for […]
Relay for Life in Ypsilanti brings together community of survivors (PHOTO GALLERY)
Washtenaw Now newsThursday, June 26, 2014 By Leslie McGrawSpecial to The Ypsilanti Courier YPSILANTI — On Sat. June 21, the Ypsilanti Relay of Life combined with the Ann Arbor group […]
Longtime journalist, volunteer and business leader honored with ATHENA award
Washtenaw Now newsFriday, June 06, 2014 By Leslie McGrawSpecial to The Milan News-Leader Milan’s Isabelle Schultz has worn a lot of hats throughout her career, but on June 3 when […]
Ypsilanti’s Growing Hope celebrates 11 years (PHOTO GALLERY)
Washtenaw Now newsThursday, June 05, 2014 By Leslie McGrawSpecial to the Ypsilanti Courier YPSILANTI — Hundreds of residents came out to tour the 1.4 acre space at 922 Michigan Avenue […]